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S894 RKM

1998 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,655 mi
Last recorded34,655 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GS50024,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 RKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 34,655 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2015 32,853 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

slight play front disc bobbins

Fail 24 May 2014 29,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 24 May 2014 29,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 May 2013 23,576 miles

FRONT MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR TAPED UP BUT NOT LEAKING

Fail 17 May 2013 23,566 miles

Brake fluid reservoir severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 May 2012 19,468 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,896 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 18,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2009 17,447 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 17,437 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front brake pads uneven wear

Front fork slightly weak

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Slight wear on rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

slight wear front caliper slides.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 16,016 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

slight binding rear brake.

slight wear front caliper slides.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 14,296 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

n/s bar end weight missing.

rear foot pegs missing.

small cut in rear tyre.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 13,012 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 13,010 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

CENTRE-STAND SEIZING.

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?

Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,009
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,184
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 915
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 875
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 515
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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S894 RKM is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 24,455 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S894 RKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S894 RKM is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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